The Capital Area STEM Network Center is excited to announce the return of the Spark Your Summer program, designed to empower and uplift single mothers, particularly those within the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) demographic. Participants will receive hands-on training in essential skills such as hand tools, automotive care, basic electricity, and HVAC systems. Each session includes lunch and engaging STEM activities for children.

Parents and families, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your children to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Sign up for future sessions and watch your kids' curiosity and confidence in STEM subjects grow. These workshops are free, and all you need to do is sign up today!

A group of 40 high school interns at ExxonMobil recently embarked on an exhilarating STEM escape room challenge at the East Baton Rouge Parish Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

LASTEM Region 8 at Louisiana Tech University officially relaunched the Louisiana Girls Collaborative as part of their ongoing state-wide Girls in STEM emphasis. As part of this initiative, an exclusive periodical newsletter will feature resources monthly for girls in STEM across Louisiana. Please click the link on our blog page to download the June 2024 Newsletter to learn more!

The Career Center of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library invites you to the Annual Cool Career Summer Series! July sessions begin from July 5th through July 19th, join in for an exciting lineup of career exploration events designed to spark curiosity and expand horizons. Lite refreshments will be provided after the presentations. For more details, click the button below!

Join the Greater Baton Rouge Cybersecurity Meetup on July 17, 2024, at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for "On Your DMARC, Get Set, Reject: Taking your email authentication to the next level of compliance." Is keeping up with the pace to compliance a challenge? Are there too many hurdles on the track to prevent spoofing of your brand? DMARC enforcement is not a sprint, but a marathon. Come hear what it takes to be successful in the race to accomplish DMARC reject. Click the button below to RSVP for free today!

Energy Fundamentals is designed to provide an overview and introduction to the energy sector, with a focus on Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Participants will be exposed to the history, science, and economics of producing and consuming energy. CPD and MCLE hours will be available. Each day will have six hours of possible credit hours.

The LASTEM Summit is an annual conference whose goal is to strengthen PK-16 STEM education throughout Louisiana and the nation. The LASTEM Summit will take place on October 9, 2024 - FREE to attend!

These workshops are designed to bring quality computer science education to schools and prepare teachers to effectively implement nationally recognized courses. For more details, visit our website or contact the Louisiana Code.org® Regional Manager, Rose Kendrick, at rkendr3@lsu.edu. 

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to enhance your teaching skills with our upcoming teacher professional training sessions in Engineering is Elementary (EiE) and Youth Engineering Solutions (YES), presented in partnership with LASTEM Region 8 SCILS and Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech). 

This is a free opportunity with $150 stipends for participants!

The Quality Science and Math (QSM) Grant Program is now accepting grant applications for the 2024-2025 grant cycle. PK-12 public school teachers who are looking for a way to purchase instructional materials and equipment for their math, science, or STEM class should consider submitting a proposal!

QSM Grant proposals will be accepted from Monday, July 1, 2024, through Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Read all about opportunities for Science educators in Louisiana with the Louisiana Science Teachers Association's LASER Newsletter- latest edition out now!

Scholarship opportunity for undergraduates interested in aeronautics, space science research, and/or space science education! Applications are due by August 7, 2024.

If you're a high school student passionate about encouraging more young women to take computer science at your school, then we need you! Become a CS Ambassador and be a part of closing the gender gap in computer science. Nomination/applications forms are now available!